Prostatectomy And Hiv

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HIV low testosterone and prostate cancer

I'm 57. I've been HIV positive for 16+ years. I've also had a prostate resection and radiation for prostate cancer. My PSA is now at 0.4. Are any safe alternative treatments available for my low testosterone? Thanx :)...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Tough question. There is scant data about the risk of prostate cancer relative to long term testosterone replacement. If one looks at the experience with hormone replacement in women (studies for decades in literally millions of women) there... Read more »

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